WCHR 2014 Presentations (Community-funded)

[Desmond84]

So guys here we are at the frontier of research and development in tissue engineering and stem cell research. Non of this could have been done without the willpower of over 120 of our valuable members and enthusiasts

I am so proud to be representing you guys and I have no doubt this initiative will bring about a sea of change in the field of research never before imagined thanks to our advances in information technology and social networks. When I joined this community 2 years ago I never imagined I'd be ending up in Jeju Island reporting live from an International medical conference. We have come a long way indeed and I am more than honored to be representing such amazing boys and girls, men and women who have such an eager interest in science and technology. I am humbled beyond speech by all your good luck messages and well wishes.

Also, I'd like to send a big thank you to Hellouser and Arashi for not only helping out financially (and significantly I might add) but also their time into organising details of this trip. You guys are the gems of this community and will remain a very strong voice for many of us all around the world in years to come.

Now first things first, lets start with my first pic from Jeju Island



And another of its famous monuments



I managed to finalise my registration today at the international convention centre and got to have a chat with the organiser's committee board regarding video recording the presentations. They actually had no problem with it and even mentioned they would have loved to organise someone to do it! So that is one big hurdle out of the way

I also got the book with all the abstracts and I'll be posting them as the relevant days come up.

So this is my first post from Jeju Island and many more to come. Please try not to clutter this thread and keep the discussions on another thread. However, if it's something relevant to the talks that are posted feel free to ask any questions on this thread.

A big shout out to all my friends all around the world.

Peace...

Desmond

[BoSox]

This is awesome, can't wait! Good luck Desmond.

[Arashi]

I don't want to clutter up the thread already, haha, but just want to mention how proud I am that we've managed to get this going and that for the first time in the history of this forum we now have our own reporter on the inside of the most important hair regeneration conference of the year ! If people would only come 1 time per year to this 'cutting edge/future treatments' part of the forum, this is the thread they should be reading

Thanks again for all you're doing for us Desmond and best of luck tomorrow !!

And thanks again to all that have contributed to make this possible !!

[Sixers]

I've been lurking these forums for maybe 2 years now . Amazing unified work here. All of you guys that contributed are greatly appreciated.

[Desmond84]

So i think the best talks to record tomorrow are as follows:

1) 11:30am - (PC1-5) Burning Scalp Syndrome: Pathophysiology & Management by Dr Gil Yasipovitch

2) 12:30pm - (LS1-2) Follicular Stem cells by Dr George Cotsarelis

3) 1:30pm - (LS1-3) Ageing characteristics of Hair & Scalp in east Asian females and hair growth promoting effects of Panax Ginseng by Dr Ohsang Kwon

That's the only interesting ones I could find that are on tomorrow. There'll be a lot of poster presentations as well. If I spot anything interesting I'll record it. I'll also try and convince some of the researchers to do interviews Fingers crossed.

OK guys. That's it from me. Gonna go to bed. Big day tomorrow.

Goodnight.

[Arashi]

So i think the best talks to record tomorrow are as follows:

1) 11:30am - (PC1-5) Burning Scalp Syndrome: Pathophysiology & Management by Dr Gil Yasipovitch

2) 12:30pm - (LS1-2) Follicular Stem cells by Dr George Cotsarelis

3) 1:30pm - (LS1-3) Ageing characteristics of Hair & Scalp in east Asian females and hair growth promoting effects of Panax Ginseng by Dr Ohsang Kwon

That's the only interesting ones I could find that are on tomorrow. There'll be a lot of poster presentations as well. If I spot anything interesting I'll record it. I'll also try and convince some of the researchers to do interviews Fingers crossed.

OK guys. That's it from me. Gonna go to bed. Big day tomorrow.

Goodnight.

The first big name, Cotsarelis tomorrow ! If you could get to ask him some questions, that would be truely amazing. Sleep well and good luck tomorrow Desmond !

[hellouser]

The first big name, Cotsarelis tomorrow ! If you could get to ask him some questions, that would be truely amazing. Sleep well and good luck tomorrow Desmond !

I spoke to Dr. Cotsarelis' administrator and sent her an email about a Desmond meeting up with him (this was last week). I'm going to try once more today and try to schedule something after the 1:30pm - (LS1-3) presentation just to make sure he doesnt miss out on any other presentations.

Also, to all, post your questions for Dr. Cotsarelis in THIS thread:

http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=16132

Great work Desmond!

[Velvetmonkey]

I'll also try and convince some of the researchers to do interviews Fingers crossed.

Hi Desmond!

I am the journalist guy that suggested you do some interviews. Let me give you a few tips on how to ask for an interview. Believe it or not there is actually a lot of psychology involved in this.

1. Be polite, enthusiastic and Smile!

2. DON'T TRY TO CONVINCE anybody to do an interview. Your mindset should be that they are DOING the interview and that's that. The only question now is when.

If you give people a choice they will almost by reflex say no. Don't give them a choice. I'll give you some examples:

- Dr. X. Would you like to do an interview about your research? = WRONG!!!

- Dr. X. I've read about your research regarding hair. It's fascinating! I would like to do an interview with you about it, how's this afternoon looking for you? = CORRECT!

NEVER give them the option to say no. If you do they will. People always choose the path of least resistance if given a choice. Some might also be shy. If you go in with the attitude that they are doing the interview then that option becomes the path of least resistance instead of explaining why they won't do it to you.

Some other pointers:

- Flattery works. Everybody likes to feel important. Make sure you make them feel that way.

- If they say they haven't got the time. Ask for just 5 minutes. It's hard to say no to somebody that is resonable. Obviously when you get them to do the interview you just keep asking as many questions as you want regardless of how long it takes until they shut you down

But most importantly - ASSUME that they are doing the interview when you contact them. Ask WHEN. Don't ask IF!!!

Good luck dude! I am totally confident you will do great!

And remember - they are more scared of you than you are of them!

[Thinning87]

The Cotsarelis presentation should be over now..:? How'd it go!!!

[jjo]

So guys here we are at the frontier of research and development in tissue engineering and stem cell research. Non of this could have been done without the willpower of over 120 of our valuable members and enthusiasts

I am so proud to be representing you guys and I have no doubt this initiative will bring about a sea of change in the field of research never before imagined thanks to our advances in information technology and social networks. When I joined this community 2 years ago I never imagined I'd be ending up in Jeju Island reporting live from an International medical conference. We have come a long way indeed and I am more than honored to be representing such amazing boys and girls, men and women who have such an eager interest in science and technology. I am humbled beyond speech by all your good luck messages and well wishes.

Also, I'd like to send a big thank you to Hellouser and Arashi for not only helping out financially (and significantly I might add) but also their time into organising details of this trip. You guys are the gems of this community and will remain a very strong voice for many of us all around the world in years to come.

Now first things first, lets start with my first pic from Jeju Island



And another of its famous monuments



I managed to finalise my registration today at the international convention centre and got to have a chat with the organiser's committee board regarding video recording the presentations. They actually had no problem with it and even mentioned they would have loved to organise someone to do it! So that is one big hurdle out of the way

I also got the book with all the abstracts and I'll be posting them as the relevant days come up.

So this is my first post from Jeju Island and many more to come. Please try not to clutter this thread and keep the discussions on another thread. However, if it's something relevant to the talks that are posted feel free to ask any questions on this thread.

A big shout out to all my friends all around the world.

Peace...

Desmond

I STILL DON'T BELIEVE HE'S REALLY THERE !!!!




just kidding,

so much for no clutter in this thread